Bergamot

Bergamot oil comes from the bergamot plant (Citrus bergamia), which belongs to the Rutaceae or Citrus family. The fruit of this tree is a cross between a lemon and an orange and has a small pear-shaped form with yellow color. The scent of this plant is the feature that gives bergamot its popularity in the perfumery industry. Its powerful anti oxidative, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties means that it extremely useful in skin products.